Trust Finance Director

Inspiring Learners Multi Academy Trust

Salary: £52 - £56K FTE starting salary

FTE equivalent: 0.8 FTE

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Finance Director to support the Trust in growing and accomplishing its wider strategic objectives.

At Inspiring Learners, our integrity is strong and can always grow stronger through contributing to a true and dynamic learning community - one in which leaders and staff feel valued and motivated.

Our mission and values are lived and breathed, every day, with children at the heart. Our passion is our baseline - we are passionate about who we are and what we do.

Our trustees, governors, heads, leadership teams and staff across the board are fervent in exploring and refining our 'whys' and 'hows'. This passion also extends to the financial, business and administrative elements. We're passionate that everyone in our Trust aligns with our values and mission - and are equally excited by the uniqueness that each individual brings.

This is a fantastic and unique opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious individual to join our team and help shape the future development of our Trust. Our Trust currently includes two Trafford primary schools (Tyntesfield Primary and Bollin Primary) under the leadership of our Head of Trust and Trust Board - all committed to making a difference and achieving the best possible outcomes for our children. However, we have clear plans for the growth of our Trust over the next few years.

The role will provide essential support to the Head of Trust in financial planning, financial management and risk management.

The Trust is seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong background in financial and management accounting. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in academy finance as well as excellent communication and people management skills. Consideration will be given to finance professionals from outside the sector who are suitably qualified and can demonstrate a genuine interest in education.

What We Can Offer

• Forward-thinking, innovative, dynamic Trust Board and Head of Trust (CEO);
• Inspirational, committed school leaders;
• Dedicated, passionate staff where teamwork is strong;
• Fantastic children who are eager to learn;
• Commitment to your professional development;
• Opportunities to contribute to the growth and development of our Trust.

Inspiring Learners is committed to leading and promoting best practices in education and we would love to hear from you if you share our vision, values and enthusiasm.

To find out more and register your interest in the role, please visit

If you have any questions or queries about the role, please do not hesitate to get in touch by contacting Liz Hayden on or

• The closing date for application is: Monday 11 th November 2024 at 9:00am Shortlisting: Wednesday 13 th November 2024 Interviews will be held on: w/c Monday 18 th November 2024

Inspiring Learners Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check.